Researchers at Forschungszentrum Jülich are working on the QT-Batt project to harness quantum technologies for battery development and diagnostics. The aim is to gain new insights into electrochemical processes and to accelerate the development of new battery technologies.
The demand for energy storage is growing faster worldwide than capacity can keep up with. At the same time, batteries produced in Europe are increasingly seen as a key component of technological sovereignty. High operational reliability and performance also open up new fields of application for battery systems.
Quantum computing and quantum sensor technology can act as innovation accelerators in this context. Simulations on quantum computers are intended to help investigate the properties of battery materials and electrochemical processes at various levels. Model-based predictions can thus partially replace traditional trial-and-error approaches in materials development.
In addition, researchers are investigating quantum sensors for monitoring batteries during operation. These enable diagnostics at the atomic scale and provide high-resolution insights into processes inside the battery.
QT-Batt is a project funded by the Helmholtz Association as part of the ‘Quantum Use Challenge’ and will run from 2026 to 2028. In addition to Forschungszentrum Jülich, several Helmholtz Centres are involved, including the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin for Materials and Energy, and the GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research.
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